{"id":18227,"date":"2025-06-23T03:15:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T23:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18227"},"modified":"2025-06-23T03:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T23:21:27","slug":"azerbaijani-human-rights-defender-dr-ahmad-shahidov-sends-a-message-to-the-people-of-pakistan-with-love-from-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18227","title":{"rendered":"Azerbaijani human rights defender Dr. Ahmad Shahidov sends a message to the People of Pakistan \u2014 with love from Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A_MVz2kgjI0?si=eHnP4bj5kVxR1BrP\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong> \u2014 Azerbaijani human rights defender Dr. Ahmad Shahidov has sent a heartfelt message to the people of Pakistan from the capital of the United States. In his statement, Ahmad Shahidov expressed his deep love, respect, and solidarity with the people of Pakistan, calling the bond between Azerbaijan and Pakistan a \u201ctrue brotherhood built on history, respect, and shared values.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Ahmad Shahidov highlighted the special friendship between the two nations, recalling Pakistan\u2019s consistent support for Azerbaijan in difficult times, especially during the 44-day Karabakh War in 2020. He emphasized that the Azerbaijani people will always remember Pakistan\u2019s sincere support and brotherly stance during those critical days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAs a human rights defender, I have always supported Pakistan\u2019s fair position in international platforms and raised my voice for the people of Kashmir,\u201d<\/strong> Shahidov said: <strong>\u201cJustice and human rights have no borders, and the world must listen to the rightful voice of Kashmir.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Announcing that he will continue his international advocacy work from Washington, D.C., Dr. Ahmad Shahidov affirmed his commitment to be a voice for not only Azerbaijan but also for brother countries T\u00fcrkiye and Pakistan. He also expressed his gratitude for the numerous supportive messages he has been receiving from Pakistan, stating that they both honor and inspire him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI hope to visit Pakistan soon to meet its wonderful people and experience that love and friendship firsthand,\u201d<\/strong> Ahmad Shahidov added.<\/p>\n<p>The Azerbaijani activist concluded his message with a strong call for unity, justice, and peace:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cLong live the Azerbaijan-Pakistan brotherhood! Long live peace, justice, and human rights for all!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18228\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/washington_22.06.2025.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C. \u2014 Azerbaijani human rights defender Dr. Ahmad Shahidov has sent a heartfelt message to the people of Pakistan from the capital of the United States. 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